Glen Oak crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Oak
Glen Oak is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Port Stephens local government area and bearing the postcode 2320. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying cleared land and pockets of native bushland, bordered by waterways that feed into the Williams River system. The population primarily consists of families and retirees residing on acreage properties and small agricultural holdings, reflecting a quiet, rural-residential demographic that relies on neighboring towns for broader services.
Local life in Glen Oak is centered around agriculture, hobby farming, and a peaceful, nature-oriented lifestyle. The locality itself contains limited commercial infrastructure, functioning primarily as a residential area where residents commute to nearby hubs such as Raymond Terrace, Maitland, and Newcastle for employment, education, and major retail shopping. Essential community facilities, including primary schools and local retail services, are accessed in adjacent localities within the Port Stephens council area.
European settlement in the region dates back to the early 19th century, when the fertile lands along the Hunter and Williams river systems were first surveyed and granted for timber getting and agricultural expansion. The area retains a quiet rural heritage, marked by historical land grants and traditional farming practices that shaped the early development of the Port Stephens district. Few landmark historic buildings remain publicly prominent, with the locality's history largely preserved through its enduring agricultural landscape and local historical archives.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 426 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.